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Love Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes from volcanoes to rainforest to beaches, incredible birds and wildlife, friendly people, and exciting activities. Some of the favourite things to do in Costa Rica include white water rafting, zip lining and coffee tours. The country is packed with highlights for travellers of any age and […]

Our Little Gem – Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Namibia

The latest addition to Sanctuary Retreats brand will open in Namibia in April following extensive refurbishment Incorporating just seven individual suites and a two-bedroom family suite, Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is located in Namibia’s far north-west, surrounded by the wilderness of Kaokoland. Externally, the lodge blends into a landscape of endless desert featuring rocky outcrops, sand […]

Namibia – Self Drive Inspirational Journey!

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of your own vehicle on this classic self-drive itinerary showcasing Namibia’s diverse landscapes in a loop from the capital city. With seaside sights, sensational sand dunes and safari adventures along the way, as well as fascinating history and captivating culture, this itinerary has it all! Read on to discover more […]

Utah’s Big Five and where to find its Wildlife and Nature

In the northern reaches of the state of Utah, national forests and wildlife refuges offer incredible opportunities to spot wildlife. In the southern part of the state, visit some of Utah’s world-famous national parks for prime viewing opportunities. In the Southern Utah desert, very hot summer temperatures mean many animals are most active at dawn, […]

Utah National Parks…What to See and Do!

If Utah is nature’s love letter, then each of its five national parks are chapters in which you can fall for its charm over and over again. That’s right, in the state of Utah alone there are five incredible national parks and all of them are worth a visit. The parks are some of the […]

New Year and New Beginnings…

As the sun rises another year begins bringing new things into your life. Just as a new bloom spreads fragrance and freshness around… may the New Year add a new beauty and freshness into your life. I wanted to share my thoughts (in images from Singita Grumeti) on new beginnings…from the first morning light to […]